Billy Crystal’s ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ To Conclude Broadway Run

ZAKK WYLDE Says He Is 'Beyond Honored' To Take Part In Upcoming PANTERA Tour: 'It's A Celebration'

Mr. Saturday Night will conclude its Broadway run at the Nederlander Theatre on September 4.

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Based on the 1992 film of the same name, Mr. Saturday Night tells the story of Buddy Young, Jr., an outrageous and outspoken comedian

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who is trying to reclaim the spotlight some 40 years after making it big. Billy Crystal reprised the role of Young from the film, which he also directed and co-wrote.

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The Broadway production costarred David Paymer, Randy Graff, Shoshana Bean, Chasten Harmon, Jordan Gelber, Brian Gonzales, and Mylinda Hull.

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When Mr. Saturday Night concludes, it will have played 28 previews and 116 performances.

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Up next for Crystal is the Apple TV+ limited series Before in which he will star and serve as executive producer, Deadline confirmed exclusively last month.

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